On Friday and Monday we publish the problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Guardian Money supplement, so readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy's own insights. Here is the latest dilemma – what are your thoughts?

I spent 10 years working towards being a vet, and now I have been practising for three years I realise it's not want I want to do. My parents funded me through university and I must be tens of thousands of pounds in their debt. Since becoming a vet, I have realised I would prefer to work with humans rather than animals. I haven't told my parents about this yet, but I know they would probably like to see me become a doctor (good salaries). However I would prefer to be a carer because I like the complete devotion to patient care this involves – I really do want to help the ill and vulnerable – even though this has much lower earnings.

Are there aspects of the caring profession that might satisfy my parents' demand for a decent income, but also provide me with job satisfaction? Should I just go for the job I think I will love and not worry about the salary? Or should I just earn the big money I am intelligent enough to do, even if it means staying in a job I don't love? I am single and live frugally alone.

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